Kensington area guide

The best restaurants, bars, shops and events in Kensington

Is Kensington the new North Melbourne? It’s a fair call, seeing as this little pocket of northside suburbia is gaining more restaurants, small-scale breweries and property-hunting 30-somethings by the second. Bordered by North Melbourne and the virtually indistinguishable suburb of Flemington, Kensington has northwest charm in spades: there are wide, tree-lined streets, plenty of public transport (the Craigieburn train line and the 57 tram run right through it) and green spaces aplenty. Whether you’re on the lookout for a cheerful breakfast joint, a new walking track or the best African food outside Footscray, Kenso’s the place.

Looking for more fun in the west? Check out our guides to Footscray and Yarraville while you're here.

The best restaurants in Kensington

Restaurants

The Abyssinian

While Footscray is known for its African food, if you head a little closer towards the city to the Abyssinian for your dose of injera bread, you won't be...

Restaurants

Crumbs Organic Bakehouse

Melbourne's organic community can rest easy at Crumbs, where anything from bread, doughnuts, muffins and pastries are made with care and precision by Crumbs'...

Restaurants

The Premises

This warm and bustling Kensington café is crammed inside and out most mornings with locals taking advantage of The Premises' consistently excellent coffee...